US Bridges

Wbl Warwick Blvd. over Route 105

Fair

Newport News city, Virginia · 3.49 to 173/ 1.46 to 238 · Structure no. 000000000020681

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
181 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,741
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wbl Warwick Blvd. over Route 105 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wbl Warwick Blvd. over Route 105 in Newport News city, Virginia. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 65 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 5,741 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,382 by 2045. The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWbl Warwick Blvd.
CrossesRoute 105
Location3.49 to 173/ 1.46 to 238
RouteU.S. Route 60
Coordinates37.17254, -76.56649
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length181 ft (55.2 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,741 (2022)
Projected traffic8,382 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$140.6 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wbl Warwick Blvd. over Route 105 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is Wbl Warwick Blvd. over Route 105 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Wbl Warwick Blvd. over Route 105 carry?

About 5,741 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Wbl Warwick Blvd. over Route 105?

The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Wbl Warwick Blvd. over Route 105?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.